Mr. President. it is again a great privilege for me to join with the distinguished Senator from Michigan in sponsorship of this muchneeded permanent revision of the outdated national origins quota system. I am extremely gratified also by the large number of Senators31. to be exactwho have concurred in the merits of this legislation through their cosponsorship. According to my recollection. this is one of the largest bipartisan groups ever to join in legislation of this type in the Senate. It is my sincere hope that still other Senators may see fit within the next week to lend to this endeavor their names. their prestige. and their active support. Mr. President. as my friend from Michigan has pointed out. both national political parties are pledged by their 1960 campaign platforms to a fair and: equitable revision of the quota system. Given enthusiastic assistance by Government officials. I would be optimistic that much progress can be made within the coming months and. hopefully. final action taken before this first session of the 88th Congress comes to a close. Let me just say briefly. in concluding. that all of us who share in the belief that the immigration quota system is sorely in need of reform. deeply appreciate the able and competent work of all the private organizations operating in this field. both in the way of technical assistance and for their unrelenting encouragement and vigorous advocacy in behalf of a rational immigration policy attuned to national needs and ideas for the years that lie ahead.
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